San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Juan Bautista WW II Veterans
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
1. San Juan Bautista WW II Veterans Marker
In memory of the
San Juan Bautista area
WW II veterans
who gave their lives
so we all could be free
Pvt. Leslie Garratt Lt. Gene Cullumber Lt. David Phillips Pfc. Raymond Acuna Pfc. Guy Rider S/Sgt. Edwin Kellogg Pfc. George E. Erbe Jr. Pfc Salvadore Gonzales S/Sgt. Joaquin Perez T/5 Robert T. Nyland USN John Chappius Pfc. Lester Allison
Erected by VFW Post 359.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 36° 50.74′ N, 121° 32.694′ W. Memorial is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. It is on Larios Drive west of Monterey Street. This marker is located on a wall at VFW Post 359, across the road from the cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 74 Monterey Street, San Juan Bautista CA 95045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Campo Santo (within shouting distance of this marker); Marentis House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carl M. Luck Gas Station (approx. Ό mile away); Jim Jacks Cabin (approx. Ό mile away); Fremont Peak (approx. 0.3 miles away); Safety Follows Wisdom
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Patrick and Margaret Breen (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
2. San Juan Bautista WW II Veterans Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
3. San Juan Bautista City Hall dedication
SJB City Hall has been dedicated to Robert Thomas Nyland who was killed in World War II.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 17, 2013
4. San Juan Bautista City Hall
Located at 399 2nd Street. Dedication plaque to the left of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on January 30, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
